Post Traumatic Stress in the Workplace

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Post Traumatic Stress in the Workplace by Ronald J. Sanders HCM-530, MBOL2, Health Care Organization Instructor: Dr. Sandra Washington Saint Leo University Distance Learning June 23, 2013 Abstract Introduction Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder experience by people who have faced or witnessed life-changing events such as fatal accidents, hurricances, terrorists acts, war, or even sexual assaults. It was once referred to as “shell shock” or battle fatigue (WebMD, 2013). People who have experienced some type of traumatic event often find themselves reliving the event through flashbacks or nightmares. They are likely to having problems sleeping, isolation from other groups, and some somberness. PTSD is most common Soldiers and Veterans who have gone into combat. PTSD also occurs in the workplace in civilian jobs. Occupations such emergency medical services, police officers, and doctors can experience PTSD form their exposure to the events such as vehicle accidents, homicides, and emergency surgery. PTSD symptoms may get better or go away over period of time. The worse cases of PTSD last for years, sometimes increasing because of the impact on the individual that has experienced it. Symptoms need to be recognized for proper treatment. Symptoms The symptoms of PTSD usually fall into three categories, including, 1) reliving, 2) avoiding, and 3)hypersensitivity. Individuals with PTSD tend to be in avoidance of normal activities. What kind of injuries and diseases are related to your profession? What are the major problems and what should employers and employees do about them? What kinds of concerns do you have about working in your profession, due to these problems? References WebMD. (2013). Posttraumatic stress disorder. Retrieved from

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